Tewa
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A language of United States
ISO 639-3
Population
1,500 (Golla 2007), decreasing. 1,200 speakers in New Mexico, 300 in Arizona (Golla 2007). 18 monolinguals (1990 census). Ethnic population: 4,500 (Golla 2007).
Location
Arizona: Hano and Hopi Reservation; New Mexico: Nambe, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, San Juan, Santa Clara, North of Santa Fe, and Tesuque pueblos.
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Language Status
6b (Threatened).
Classification
Dialects
Hano, Nambe, Pojoaque, San Ildefonso, San Juan, Santa Clara, Tesuque.
Language Use
Language Development
Dictionary. Grammar. Bible portions: 1969–1984.
Language Resources
Writing
Latin script [Latn].